OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

916 N. LOCUST, PO BOX 214

PITTSBURG, KS 66762
PHONE: 620-231-2135 FAX: 620-231-4804
OURLADYOFLOURDES@OURLADYPITTSBURG.COM

WWW.OURLADYPITTSBURG.ORG
APRIL 5, 2009
TODAY’S FOCUS – Palm Sunday:
Jesus freely chose to suffer and die so
that our sins could be forgiven and we
could be reconciled to the Father. The
motivation our Lord had for doing this
was his great love for us and his desire to
be faithful to the will of his Father. By
entering more deeply into our Lord’s
Passion, we can come to experience
more fully his great love for us.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
We need God’s Word each day.
Mon (6) Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11
Tue (7) Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38
Wed (8) Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14-25
Thur (9) Holy Thursday: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-
14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
Fri (10) Good Friday: Isaiah 52:13—3:12;
Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42
Sat (11) Holy Saturday: Genesis 1:1—2:2;
Genesis 22:1-18; Exodus 14:15—15:1; Isaiah
54:5-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; Baruch 3:9-15, 32—
4:4; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Romans 6:3-
11; Mark 16:1-7
Sun (12) Easter Sunday:
Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43;
Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9
WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG
PALM SUNDAY
REV. THOMAS J. STROOT, PASTOR
REV. RUBEN ORTIZ MONTELONGO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. DAVID T. MARSTALL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR &
CHAPLAIN, ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER
WEEKDAY MASSES
6:30 a.m. — Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
11:30 a.m. — Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon
Spanish Mass—2:00 p.m.
En Español: La misa en español, cada domingo a las 2:00 pm, confe
siones a las 1:30 pm antes de la Misa. Se puede llamar al Padre
Ruben Ortiz (620) 231-2135
CONFESSIONS (OR BY APPOINTMENT)
Before the 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses — 7:30-7:50 a.m.
Saturday — 4:00-5:15 p.m.
MARRIAGES-Contact a parish priest at least four months prior to
desired wedding date.
PSR—Parish School of Religion (School Year)
Elementary (K-8) Wednesdays 6:15—7:30 p.m.

ST. PIUS X Missionary Catechists ST. MARY’S COLGAN SCHOOLS

NEWMAN CENTER
Rev. David T. Marstall, Chaplain
301A E. Cleveland,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
PHONE (620) 235-1138
MASS SCHEDULE
(When PSU is in session.)
Sunday: 11:00am & 6:00 pm;
Monday: 8:30pm;
Wednesday & Thursday -Noon
of the Poor Mr. John Kraus, President of Schools/Director of
Administration
Spanish Sisters Email: kraus@smcschools.org
620-235-1732 Mr. Thomas Gorman, 7-12 Principal
E-mail: gorman@smcschools.org
ST. MARY’S GOODWILL
117 E. 10th 235-0564 Mr. Michael Martin, Preschool-6 Principal
Email: martinm@smcschools.org
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP
117 E. 10th 235-7448 ELEMENTARY (PRE-SCHOOL - 6) (620)-231-6941
PRAYER LINE JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL (7-12) (620)-231-4690
Elementary: smelementary@smcschools.org
9:00am – 5:00pm 231-6824
5:00pm – 9:00pm 231-8816 SMC: smcolgan@smcschools.org
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Palm Sunday: (5th) Regular Sunday
schedule with the distribution of palms
for your homes and the reading of the
Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Holy Thursday: (9th) 7:00pm Mass
which includes the Washing of the Feet.
This mass celebrates that night when
Jesus Christ at the Jewish Passover Meal
instituted the Sacrifice of the Mass. We
will also receive the Holy Oils which
were blessed by the Bishop at the
Chrism mass in Wichita on Tuesday.
Following the mass the Blessed
Sacrament will be removed from the
church commemorating the arrest of
Jesus and His suffering, death, and
burial on Friday and Saturday.
Good Friday: (10th) Services are at
12:00 noon, 3:00pm (Spanish), and 7:00
pm. The service includes Scripture, the
reading of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus
Christ, veneration of the cross and
communion. This is the only day of the
year we do not celebrate mass.
Holy Saturday (11th): The Easter Vigil
begins at 8:30pm and is a beautiful
Liturgy including the lighting of the
Easter Fire, Scriptures telling the story
of the Hebrew people in Old Testament
times, blessing of the Easter water,
baptizing those adults and receiving
those by a profession of faith who have
been preparing to come into the church.
They will also receive the sacrament of
confirmation and receive Holy
Communion for the first time.
Plan to attend any or all of the
Services!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
HOLY THURSDAY — the washing
of the feet. If you would like to
represent the community by having
your foot washed please contact the
rectory.
Eucharistic Ministers: if you would
like to assist at any of the Holy Week
services please contact the rectory.
FAITH AND LIGHT is still collecting
UPC labels from Best Choice products
(Ron’s IGA carries these products).
Labels may be placed in envelopes and
deposited in the Sunday collection
basket. Thanks to all who have helped
with this ministry for persons with
developmental disabilities.
Luke Wenzl
“Rejoice – An Easter Sharing for
the Missions” is our diocesan
collection which gives us the ST. PIUS X
opportunity to deepen our individual
missionary work in the church.
Through your prayers, sacrifices and
NEWMAN CENTER
financial support of this collection Providing Catholic Ministry
we are able to assist missionaries to Pittsburg State University
locally and globally to spread the 620-235-1138
Word of God. An envelope is WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG
REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN
inserted in this Sunday’s bulletin. Office Hours: 1:00-3:00 M, W, Th, F
and other random times
frdavid@catholicgorillas.org
ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS &
WIDOWERS) will not meet during the MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY
Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-F
month of April, but will meet the first walknrain@hotmail.com
Sunday of May, which will be May 3rd.
Hostesses will be Loyola Puckett, Lois MASS SCHEDULE
Reilly, Betty Schmitt and Margaret SUN 11:00am, 6:00pm
Johnson. Mass at 3:30 followed by a Mon 8:30pm
short business meeting, dinner and Wed, Thu 12:00pm
bingo. Please note that we will not be RECONCILIATION
meeting in June or July. All members 30 min. before all Masses
are encouraged to attend the May ADORATION Thursday 10:00
meeting, and newcomers are welcome. -3:00
See website for full weekly schedule
The Fine Arts Committee will be hosting
the 2nd Annual Elementary Art Show on THIS WEEK
April 19th after the 10:30 and 12:00 Confessions & Adoration
masses in the Elementary School. Come Wed. 8:00-11:00 PM
and view the art projects done by our Holy Thursday Mass
talented Elementary School students. After 7:00 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Meet
10:30 Mass, the St. Mary’s Elementary at SPXNC at 6:30 to share rides
School Orchestra will play and after the Newman Club Elections
noon Mass the St. Mary’s Elementary/ Vote by 1:00 Thursday
Junior High Band will play. Come and
Good Friday Liturgy
hear our orchestra and bands play.
12:00, 3:00 (Spanish), 7:00 at Our
Lady of Lourdes. Meet at SPXNC at
PEW CUSHIONS 6:30 to share rides
The new pew cushions have been Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
provided through the courtesy and 8:30 Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes
generosity of Louie & Lillian Pontello, Easter Sunday
former members of our parish. Lillian No 11:00 Mass at SPXNC
died Dec. 30, 2000 at the age of 82 and We will have Mass at 6:00
Louie died May 17, 2008 at the age of
91. They were lifetime parishioners and LOOKING AHEAD
Louie was an usher at 5:30pm mass for Newman Club Scholarships
many, many years. Lillian had to bring a Apply by Thu. Apr. 16. Scholarships
cushion to mass every Sunday so Louie will be awarded at Banquet & Ball.
said: “when I die I am donating a portion PSU Big Event
of my estate to the Our Lady of Lourdes Sat. Apr. 18.
Memorial Fund and I want some of that Dance Lessons
money to be used for pew cushions.” He Sat. Apr. 18
and Lillian would be pleased to know Marriage Prep Class
that we now have comfortable seats. Our Sun. Apr. 19, 7:00-8:00
job and responsibility is to take good care Digital Scavenger Hunt
of the cushions — Please make every Sat. Apr. 25
effort to treat them properly. And pray Banquet & Ball
for Louie & Lillian and all who have Sat. May 2, 5:00 PM Mass
contributed to the Memorial Fund Go to catholicgorillas.org for more
through their estate. information on all events.
 REFLECTIONS ON LIFE LOOKING AHEAD
“In today’s world of medical technology
and pain control, the understandable fear Wed (8) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm
of pain and death as one faces the end of Thur (9) Holy Thursday Services 7:00pm
Fri (10) Good Friday Services Noon 3:00pm (Spanish) and 7:00pm
their life should never lead to suicide — Sat (11) Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8:30pm
physician-assisted or otherwise.” Mon (13) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00 pm, Chapel
Jennifer Popic, J.C. NRL News, Nov.- Sun (19) Knights of Columbus Breakfast After 7:00 & 9:00 Masses
Dec., 2008 Sun (19) Divine Mercy Sunday Service 3:00pm
Wed (15) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHT FILM Wed (22) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm
will be shown this Sunday at 6:30pm in Mon (27) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00 pm, Chapel
the SMC Auditorium. There will be a
Sun (May 3) St. Paul’s Society (Widows/Widowers) Mass @ 3:30
short awards ceremony at 6:00 with the Mon (May 4) May Crowning 8:30am
film to follow. Everyone is welcome!
MAY CROWNING
This year’s May Crowning ceremony is St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop SCHOOL LUNCHES
being held on Monday, May 4th at 235-7448 Mon — Hamburger, Fries, Fruit
8:30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Thursday 10:00-3:00
Church. All parishioners are
Shape Up
Fridays 9:30-3:00 Tues— Baked Potato Bar: Chili/
welcomed. May queens and attendants
Saturdays 10:00-1:00 Broccoli & Cheese, Bread, Pears
will be announced at a later date.
By appointment call: Wed— Sub Sandwich, Fries,
SAVE THE DATE!!
Denise 232-6955 or Mandarin Oranges
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Vacation
Elizabeth 232-6865 Thur— Chicken & Cheese
Bible School Summertime Blast!
June 8 through June 12, 2009 Crispitos, Corn, Pineapple
Students who have completed one year St. Mary’s Altar Society Chunks, Cookie
of preschool through those just GOODWILL Friday— NO SCHOOL
finishing 4th grade will be eligible to STORE HOURS
attend this wonderful, faith-filled week. Thursday—Friday—Saturday PROTECT OUR CATHOLIC
More information will be coming soon! 9 a.m.—4 p.m. RIGHTS: The US Department of Health
235-0564 and Human Services (HHS) is inviting
Please do not leave items public comment on a proposal to rescind
Pre-School and Kindergarten
when store is closed an important December 2008 federal
Parishioners who have children who will
regulation that protects the conscience
be age-eligible for preschool and
CONFESSION SCHEDULE rights of health care providers. Help
kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school
HOLY WEEK protect the rights of our Catholic health
year were mailed an information packet
to complete and send back to the
Holy Thursday— 8:15—9:15pm care professionals and institutions.
Good Friday— 1:00—2:00pm Please visit www.usccb.org/
school. If you are a parishioner with a 8:00-9:00pm
child who will be 3, 4, or 5 by August 31 conscienceprotection to access links to
and you did not receive a mailing, please make a comment and to find out more
HOLY SATURDAY— information. Comments must be posted
call the school office immediately, 231- NO CONFESSIONS
6941. by April 9, 2009.

FOOD PANTRY
Wesley House, our local food pantry, for the second year in a row, has been given the opportunity to double any gifts of food or
money donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that he will match
any donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item or dollar. If you wish to
donate by check, please make it payable to Wesley House and have “Feinstein” on the memo line.
For your information.
***Our parish has supported the Wesley House food pantry for years. It is a great way to centralize the distribution of food in our
community. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salary of a full
time social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistance to those in need
in the Pittsburg area.

Please remember to name Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Mary’s Colgan Schools in your will.
May we leave a legacy of faith and education for the generations to come.
Please consider informing Fr. Tom or the parish office of your legacy plans, kraus@smcschools.org
 STEWARDSHIP OFFERING STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
Weekly Sunday Offering needed Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that of
to sustain Parish Budget: $35,500.00 Christ —emptying themselves of all pride and putting
themselves at the service of others.
Sunday Offering Last Week $26,830.71
VOCATION PRAYER
Surplus or <Deficit> $<8,669.29> Lord Jesus Christ, the mystery of your death and resurrection
gives us living hope. Bless our families. Guide us in living
our lives to the fullest by wholeheartedly serving you and
MASS INTENTIONS one another through the diverse ministries of our baptism —
1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz whether ordained, religious, or lay. Amen.
3) Fr. David Marstall
SUNDAY (5) Palm Sunday KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will have a breakfast after the
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 7:00 and 9:00 Masses on Sunday, April 19th. All proceeds
9:00 (1) People of the Parish will go for the Steubenville trip this summer for our youth.
10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant You are encouraged to attend and support this worthy cause.
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society
2:00 (2) (Spanish) COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS will be
MONDAY (6) offered by Health & Wellness on April 19th in conjunction
6:30 (2) Steve & Dorothy Mangan+ with K of C breakfast after the 7 and 9 Masses. Included is
TUESDAY (7) bone density screening, community transportation
6:30 (3) Charles Peak, Jr & Sr & Dan Peak+ information, active older exercise recommendations and
8:00 (2) Sharrene Meyer+ arthritis information.
11:30 (1) Margaret Caruso+
WEDNESDAY (8) SCAMMON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
6:30 (2) Frances Pecnik+ will be serving on Good Friday. There will be several dinner
8:00 (1) Rudy Moutz+ choices. Serving starts at 6:00pm at the St. Bridget’s Parish
Hall in Scammon. Carry-outs welcome.
THURSDAY (9) HOLY THURSDAY
7:00PM (3-1) SERVICES A NEW SCHEDULE WILL BE READY SOON!!
FRIDAY (10) GOOD FRIDAY SERVERS – APRIL 11-12:
NOON (1) SERVICES 7:00 – Ailee Story, Audrey Whetzell
3:00 (2) (Spanish) SERVICES 9:00 – Alexandria Minton, Amanda Warner, Patrick Biggs
7:00PM (3) SERVICES 10:30 – Ben Cortes, Katelyn Flood, Nathan Flood
SATURDAY (11) HOLY SATURDAY NOON–Emilee Beitzinger, Shelby Wilbert, Lauren Sullivan
NO 5:30PM MASS
8:30PM (1) EASTER VIGIL OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – APRIL 11-12:
7:00am – Henry & Joan McGeorge
SUNDAY (12) Easter Sunday 9:00am – Phil & Mary Beitzinger
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 10:30am – Rick Casey Family
9:00 (1) People of the Parish NOON – Ken & Jean Burbach
10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – APRIL 11-12:
2:00 (2) (Spanish) 7:00 – Pete Kemmeter, Ann Elrod, Jack Moodie
9:00 – Mike Ehling, Sherry White, Bob & Peggy Fleming
MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER 10:30– Mark Johnson, John Kraus, Ken & Brenda Robertson
Fr. David Marstall NOON– Janet Patterson, Beth Gilbert, Bob & Donna Backes
Sun (5) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society
Sun (5) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff LECTORS – APRIL 11-12:
Mon (6) 8:30pm Parish Purgatorial Society 7:00am – Joan McGeorge
Wed (8) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00am - Mike & Judi Fast
Thur (9) Noon NO SERVICES 10:30am – Patty Horgan & Cheryl Mayo
Sun (12) 11:00am NO MASS NOON - W.W. O’Bryan & Brad Hodson
Sun (12) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff